Anne Hathaway Confirms She Sings All Her Songs in New Film 'Mother Mary'

Anne Hathaway’s transformation into a pop music icon in Mother Mary hits theaters this week, and fans are asking one question: Is she really singing all those songs?

The answer is yes. Hathaway performs every track in the film herself, marking another impressive vocal showcase in her career.

Behind the Scenes: Hathaway’s Pop Star Transformation

Directed by David Lowery, Mother Mary

follows the titular singer (Hathaway) as she reunites with her estranged best friend and former costume designer Sam Anselm (Michaela Coel) the night before her comeback performance. Their reunion stirs up long-buried wounds, adding emotional depth to the story.

The film’s visual inspiration draws from real-life pop icons like Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, and Madonna. The original soundtrack features new songs written by Charli xcx, Jack Antonoff, and produced by FKA Twigs.

Hathaway’s Dedication to the Role

Hathaway is no stranger to singing on screen. She won an Oscar for her performance in Les Misérables. For Mother Mary, she took her preparation to another level, entering what director Lowery described as a “pop star boot camp.”

Hathaway spent years perfecting her character’s voice, even rerecording the entire soundtrack to ensure it felt authentic. The process revealed a surprising detail: she discovered she is a baritone singer, not a soprano.

Hathaway’s Singing Career: A Timeline

Early Roles and Covers

Longtime fans may remember Hathaway’s first vocal performances in Ella Enchanted, where she covered Queen’s “Somebody to Love” and Elton John and Kiki Dee’s “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart.”

Animated Ventures

In 2011, she voiced Jewel the blue macaw in the animated film Rio. While she didn’t have any solo numbers, she contributed to two songs, including the standout track “Hot Wings (I Wanna Party).”

Collaborations and Soundtracks

Hathaway was featured on the Song One soundtrack with the track “Afraid of Heights,” released after her Oscar-winning role in Les Misérables.

The Kelly Clarkson Show Moment That Went Viral

Hathaway’s singing has left a lasting impression—sometimes literally. In 2022, she appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show and competed in a game of “Sing That Name That Tune” against the host.

The rules were simple: contestants sang along when they recognized a song. Clarkson struggled at times, pleading with her band, “Can you play a fricking song I’ll know?!” The band then played Clarkson’s own hit, “Since U Been Gone.”

Hathaway, however, delivered a flawless performance, leaving Clarkson—and audiences—impressed.